US20210316644A1 - Trim assembly for a vehicle seat and method of forming - Google Patents
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- Various embodiments relate to a trim assembly for a vehicle seat assembly, and a method of forming the trim assembly.
- a vehicle seat assembly may be provided with a trim assembly.
- Examples of a trim assembly and vehicle seat assembly may be found in U.S. Patent Publication No. 2016/0031350 A1, U.S. Patent Publication No. 2019/0135147 A1, and U.S. Patent Publication No. 2012/0133194 A1.
- a vehicle seat assembly is provided with a seat member with a seating surface, and the seating surface defining a groove extending thereacross.
- a first trim member has a first edge and a second edge opposite to the first edge, and a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The first surface extends between the first and second edges, and the second surface in contact with the seat member.
- a second trim member has a first side region and a second side region each extending from a first end region to a second end region of the second trim member. The first end region is connected adjacent to the first edge of the first trim member, and the second end region is connected adjacent to the second edge of the first trim member.
- the second trim member has a central region positioned between the first and second side regions, and the central region of the second trim member is connected to the second surface of the first trim member via a first seam extending from the first end region to the second end region of the second trim member.
- the first and second side regions of the second trim member are connected to one another and extend away from the first trim member.
- the first and second side regions of the second trim member are received into the groove and are connected to the seat member.
- the first side region of the second trim member defines a first series of apertures spaced apart from one another and extending from the first end region to the second end region of the second trim member.
- the second side region of the second trim member defines a second series of apertures spaced apart from one another and extending from the first end region to the second end region of the second trim member.
- the second series of apertures are aligned with the first series of apertures.
- the vehicle seat assembly has a series of fasteners, with each fastener extending through the seat member and through respective apertures of the first and second series of apertures to connect the second trim member to the seat member.
- the series of fasteners include rings.
- the first side region of the second trim member is provided with one of a hook fastener and a loop fastener.
- the seating surface of the seat member is provided with the other of the hook fastener and the loop fastener positioned within the groove.
- the hook fastener cooperates with the loop fastener to connect the second trim member to the seat member.
- a trim cover assembly is provided with a first trim member having a first edge and a second edge opposite to the first edge, and a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface.
- the first surface extends between the first and second edges and forms a seating surface.
- a second trim member for connection to a vehicle seat member is provided and has a first side region and a second side region opposite thereto.
- the first and second side regions each extend between a first end region and a second end region of the second trim member. The first end region is connected adjacent to the first edge of the first trim member, and the second end region is connected adjacent to the second edge of the first trim member.
- a central region of the second trim member is connected to the second surface of the first trim member via a first seam extending from the first end region to the second end region of the second trim member.
- the central region of the second trim member is positioned between the first and second side regions of the second trim member.
- first and second side regions of the trim assembly are connected to one another and extend away from the first trim member.
- first end region is connected adjacent to the first edge via a second seam
- second end region is connected adjacent to the second edge via a third seam.
- the first seam extends substantially transversely to the second and third seams.
- first side region defines a first edge of the second trim member, and the first edge is positioned adjacent to the central region to form a first fold.
- the second side region defines a second edge of the second trim member, and the second edge is positioned adjacent to the central region to form a second fold.
- the second trim member defines a first slit and a second slit extending inwardly from the first and second end regions, respectively.
- the first and second slits are positioned between the central region and the first edge, and are positioned to locate the first fold.
- the first fold has a second seam extending from the first end region to the second end region of the second trim member to retain the first fold.
- the second fold has a third seam extending from the first end region to the second end region of the second trim member to retain the second fold.
- first fold and the second fold are connected to one another via a second seam extending through the first trim member adjacent to the first and second folds.
- first side region defines a first series of apertures spaced apart from one another
- second side region defines a second series of apertures spaced apart from one another.
- the first and second series of apertures are positioned to align with one another, and are sized to receive a series of fasteners to connect the second trim member to an underlying support surface of a seat.
- first and second edges of the first trim member form one of a pair of opposed notches and a pair of opposed tabs, respectively.
- the first and second end regions of the second trim member form the other of the pair of opposed notches and the pair of opposed tabs, respectively.
- the pair of opposed notches and the pair of opposed tabs cooperate with one another to locate the second trim member relative to the first trim member when connecting the second trim member to the first trim member.
- the second trim member is formed from a non-woven fabric.
- a method of assembling a trim cover is provided.
- a first trim member is provided and has a first edge and a second edge opposite to the first edge, and a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The first surface extends between the first and second edges to form a seating surface.
- a second trim member is provided and has a first side region and a second side region each extending from a first end region to a second end region of the second trim member. The second trim member is arranged on the second surface of the first trim member. The first end region of the second trim member is attached adjacent to the first edge of the first trim member from the second surface of the first trim member.
- the second end region of the second trim member is attached adjacent to the second edge of the first trim member from the second surface of the first trim member.
- a central region of the second trim member is sewed to the first trim member from the first surface of the first trim member such that a first seam extends from the first end region to the second end region.
- the central region is positioned between the first and second side regions such that the first and second side regions extend away from the first trim member. The central region is sewed subsequent to attaching the first and second end regions.
- attaching the first side region to the second side region includes sewing a second seam extending from the first end region to the second end region of the second trim member.
- the second seam is spaced apart from the first seam, and the second seam is formed subsequent to the first seam.
- first side region is folded such that an edge associated with the first side region is adjacent to the central region.
- the first side region is sewed to itself to retain the fold in the first side region.
- the second side region is folded such that an edge associated with the second side region is adjacent to the central region. The second side region is sewed to itself to retain the fold in the second side region.
- a first slit and a second slit are formed at the first and second end regions of the second trim member, respectively.
- a third slit and a fourth slit are formed at the first and second end regions of the second trim member, respectively.
- the first side region is folded at the first and second slits such that a first series of apertures and a second series of apertures extending through the first side region are aligned with one another.
- the second side region is folded at the third and fourth slits such that a third series of apertures and a fourth series of apertures extending through the first side region are aligned with one another.
- arranging the second trim member on the second surface of the first trim member includes positioning a pair of opposed tabs formed by one of the first and second trim members into a pair of opposed notches formed by the other of the first and second trim members to locate the second trim member relative to the first trim member.
- the second trim member is arranged prior to sewing the first and second end regions and the central region.
- first and second side regions are positioned into a groove defined by a vehicle seat member.
- the first and second side regions are fastened to the vehicle seat member to locate and retain the first trim member relative to the vehicle seat member.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a front perspective view of a vehicle seat assembly with a trim assembly and a first trim member according to an embodiment
- FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of a seat member of the vehicle seat assembly of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of a second trim member for use with the trim assembly of FIG. 1 according to an embodiment
- FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of the second trim member of FIG. 3 prior to assembly to the first trim member
- FIG. 5 illustrates a rear perspective view of the trim assembly of FIG. 1 with the second trim member attached to the first trim member
- FIG. 6 illustrates another rear perspective view of the trim assembly of FIG. 1 with the second trim member attached to the first trim member.
- FIGS. 1-2 illustrates a vehicle seat assembly 10 with first and second seat members 12 , 14 , such as a seat base 12 and a seat back 14 , respectively, that cooperate to form a seating surface 16 for a vehicle occupant.
- the vehicle seat assembly 10 of FIG. 1 is illustrated as being covered with trim 18 .
- FIG. 2 illustrates the seat member or seat back 14 of FIG. 1 as being uncovered or without trim 18 .
- Each of the seat members 12 , 14 include a substrate or frame structure, cushioning 20 , and trim covering.
- each seat member 12 , 14 is each covered with cushion material 20 .
- the cushions 20 are provided by a foam material or the like.
- the cushions 20 may be provided with grooves 22 extending on the seating surface side of the cushion and seat member. In one example, and as shown, one or more of the grooves 24 may extend transversely across the seat member.
- the trim covering 18 may be provided by one or more assemblies or pieces that are attached to the underlying seat member using fastener(s).
- the trim assemblies may be fastened or anchored to the vehicle seat member into the grooves 22 using the fasteners.
- the fasteners may be provided by rings, hook and look fasteners, clip or push in fasteners, and the like.
- the disclosed trim assembly 30 and method may be used with a seat back 14 , a seat base 12 or both.
- a trim assembly and a method associated with the trim assembly is described with respect to use with a seat back 14 by way of example; however, the trim assembly and method may likewise be applied to use with a seat base 12 , with a seat back and base in combination, or with another vehicle component or other seating device requiring a trim cover.
- a trim cover assembly 30 may be provided as a panel for use with the vehicle seat assembly and as a part of the overall trim 18 .
- the trim cover assembly 30 forms the trim and seating surface for the central region 32 of the seat back 14 .
- the trim assembly 30 may extend over one or more grooves 24 in the seat member. These grooves 24 are used to anchor the trim assembly 30 to the underlying seat member 14 and prevent sagging, bagginess, or the like of the trim assembly 30 as it extends over a large surface area.
- the seating surface 40 of the trim assembly 30 may be provided with a pattern.
- the pattern is provided with linear elements such as stripes or lines that extend transversely across the seating surface 40 , and it is desirable to have these linear elements aligned with the underlying grooves 24 to provide an improved aesthetic appearance for the seat assembly 10 .
- Conventional methods of attaching the trim assembly 30 to the seat member 14 may be difficult to provide such an alignment.
- the trim cover assembly 30 has a first trim member 50 and a second trim member 52 .
- the first and second trim members 50 , 52 may each be formed from a piece of fabric.
- the first trim member 50 is formed from a woven pattern or piece of fabric
- the second trim member 52 is formed from a non-woven pattern or piece of fabric.
- the first and/or second trim members 50 , 52 may be formed from various fabrics, such as fabrics used in vehicle interiors, and includes woven cloth, non-woven cloth, vinyl, leather, faux leather, and the like.
- the first trim member 50 is indicated by the outline as shown in FIG. 1 .
- the first trim member 50 has a first edge 54 and a second edge 56 opposite to the first edge.
- the first trim member has a first surface 58 and a second surface 60 opposite to the first surface.
- the first surface 58 extends between the first and second edges 54 , 56 and is a finished surface, such as the surface 40 with the pattern as shown in FIG. 1 .
- the second surface 60 is in contact with the underlying seat member and cushion 20 .
- the first surface 58 of the first trim member 50 provides an outer face or A-face facing the vehicle occupant and for use as a seating surface 40 .
- the second surface 60 of the first trim member 50 is shown in FIGS. 5-6 and provides an inner face or B-face facing away from the vehicle occupant.
- the first trim member 50 may be provided with a pair of opposed notches 62 that extend inwardly from the first and second edges 54 , 56 , as shown in FIG. 5 .
- the first trim member 50 may alternatively be provided with a pair of opposed tabs or other locating features extending from the first and second edges 54 , 56 .
- the second trim member 52 has a first side region 70 and a second side region 72 .
- Each side region 70 , 72 extends from a first end region 74 to a second end region 76 of the second trim member.
- the second trim member 52 has a central region 78 positioned between the first and second side regions 70 , 72 and extending from the first end region 74 to the second end region 76 .
- the first side region 70 extends outwardly from the central region 78 to a first edge 80 of the second trim member.
- the second side region 72 extends outwardly from the central region 78 to a second edge 82 of the second trim member.
- the second trim member 52 has a pair of opposed tabs 84 extending outwardly from the first and second end regions 74 , 76 , respectively.
- the second trim member 52 may alternatively be provided with a pair of opposed notches or other locating features at the first and second end regions.
- the tabs 84 on the second trim member 52 are used to align the second trim member 52 relative to the first trim member 50 , e.g. when sewing or fastening the second trim member to the first trim member.
- the second trim member 52 may be attached or sewn blind to the first trim member 50 , and the tabs 84 allow for the axis to be maintained while avoiding or minimizing skew or deviation in the seam.
- the tabs 84 may be aligned with or otherwise linked to either end of the transverse groove on the underlying cushion.
- the groove on the cushion may have a filled or other terminating region at each end, and the tabs 84 may be aligned or linked with the ends of the associated groove.
- the second trim member 52 has a first pair of slits and a second pair of slits 86 , 88 .
- the first pair of slits 86 is defined by the first side region 70 and extend inwardly from the first and second end regions 74 , 76 , respectively.
- the first pair of slits 86 is positioned between the central region 78 and the first edge 80 of the second trim member.
- the second pair of slits 88 is defined by the second side region 72 and extend inwardly from the first and second end regions 74 , 76 , respectively.
- the second pair of slits 88 is positioned between the central region 78 and the second edge 82 of the second trim member.
- the first side region 70 of the second trim member defines a first series of apertures 90 and a second series of apertures 92 spaced apart from one another and extending from the first end region 74 to the second end region 76 of the second trim member.
- the second side region 72 of the second trim member defines a third series of apertures 94 and a fourth series of apertures 96 spaced apart from one another and extending from the first end region 74 to the second end region 76 of the second trim member.
- the first, second, third and fourth series of apertures 90 , 92 , 94 , 96 extend through the second trim member 52 and are aligned with one another.
- a method according to the present disclosure is provided to assemble the second trim member 52 to the first trim member 50 and form a trim assembly 30 .
- the method may additionally include connecting or attaching the trim assembly 30 to a seat member, such as a seat member 12 , 14 for a vehicle seat assembly.
- a seat member such as a seat member 12 , 14 for a vehicle seat assembly.
- various steps in the method may be omitted, added, rearranged into another order, or performed sequentially or simultaneously.
- a first trim member is provided, and in the present example, is the first trim member 50 as is shown in FIGS. 1, 5, and 6 .
- a second trim member is provided, and in the present example, is the second trim member 52 as is shown in FIG. 3 .
- the first side region 70 of the second trim member is folded at the first pair of slits 86 to form a first fold 100 with the first edge 80 of the second trim member positioned adjacent to the central region 78 .
- the first pair of slits 86 are positioned and located to locate the first fold 100 .
- the first and second series of apertures 90 , 92 are aligned with one another.
- the second side region 72 of the second trim member is folded at the second pair of slits 88 to form a second fold 102 with the second edge 82 of the second trim member positioned adjacent to the central region 78 .
- the second pair of slits 88 are positioned and located to locate the second fold 102 .
- the third and fourth series of apertures 94 , 96 are aligned with one another.
- a first seam 104 is sewed adjacent to the first fold 100 with the first side region 70 sewn to itself.
- the first seam 104 extends from the first end region 74 to the second end region 76 of the second trim member to retain the first fold 100 .
- the first seam 104 may be positioned between the first fold 100 and the first and second series of apertures 90 , 92 .
- the seam 104 therefore creates the first fold 100 as a hem, which additionally provides additional material or reinforcement for the second trim member 52 .
- a second seam 106 is sewed adjacent to the second fold 102 with the second side region 72 sewn to itself.
- the second seam 106 extends from the first end region 74 to the second end region 76 of the second trim member to retain the second fold 102 .
- the second seam 106 may be positioned between the second fold 102 and the third and fourth series of apertures 94 , 96 .
- the seam 106 therefore creates the second fold 102 as a hem, which additionally provides additional material or reinforcement for the second trim member 52 .
- the second trim member 52 is arranged or positioned on the first trim member 50 .
- the second trim member 52 is arranged or positioned on the second surface 60 , or B-face, of the first trim member 50 .
- the second surface of the second trim member 52 is placed in contact with the second surface 60 of the first trim member 50 .
- the second trim member 52 is arranged after folding and sewing the first and second seams 104 , 106 .
- the pair of tabs 84 on the second trim member 52 cooperate with the pair of notches 62 on the first trim member 50 to position or locate the second trim member relative to the first trim member.
- the pair of tabs 84 are positioned into the pair of notches 62 .
- the pair of notches 62 may be aligned or located relative to a pattern on the first surface 58 of the first trim member, and may also be located based on a corresponding location of a groove 24 of a seat member intended for use with the trim assembly.
- the first end region 74 of the second trim member is sewed or otherwise connected to the first trim member 50 at a location adjacent to the first edge 54 of the first trim member.
- the first end region 74 is sewn or otherwise attached to the first trim member 50 from the second surface 60 of the first trim member to form a third seam 108 as is shown in FIG. 5 .
- a sewing needle enters the second and first trim members 52 , 50 sequentially and from the second surface 60 of the first trim member 50 to begin the seam 108 , e.g. the second trim member 52 is positioned between the first trim member 50 and the needle before the needle enters the trim members 50 , 52 and the seam 108 is sewn.
- the second end region 76 of the second trim member is sewed or otherwise connected to first trim member 50 at a location adjacent to the second edge 56 of the first trim member.
- the second end region 76 is sewn or otherwise attached to the first trim member 50 from the second surface 60 of the first trim member to form a fourth seam 110 as is shown in FIG. 5 .
- a sewing needle enters the second and first trim members 52 , 50 sequentially and from the second surface 60 of the first trim member 50 to begin the seam 110 , e.g. the second trim member 52 is positioned between the first trim member 50 and the needle before the needle enters the first and second trim members 50 , 52 and the seam 110 is sewn.
- Arranging the second trim member 52 is performed prior to sewing the first and second end regions of the second trim member to the first trim member and forming the third and fourth seams 108 , 110 .
- a seventh step the first trim member 50 and second trim member 52 are then turned over such that the first surface 58 is facing upwards as shown in FIG. 1 , and the central region 78 of the second trim member 52 is sewed or otherwise connected to the first trim member 50 from the first surface 58 of the first trim member 50 from this orientation via a fifth seam 112 .
- a sewing needle enters the first and second trim members 50 , 52 sequentially and from the first surface 58 of the first trim member 50 to begin the seam 112 , e.g. the first trim member 50 is positioned between the second trim member 52 and the needle before the needle enters the trim members 50 , 52 and the seam 112 is sewn.
- the first and second side regions 70 , 72 then extend away from the first trim member 50 to separate free ends ending in the folds 100 , 102 .
- Sewing the central region 78 forms the fifth seam 112 , such as decorative seam as shown in FIG. 1 , that extends from the first end region 74 to the second end region 76 of the second trim member 52 and also across the first trim member 50 .
- the decorative seam 112 may therefore be aligned with the pattern on the first surface 58 of the first trim member. Therefore, the fifth seam 112 may be provided as a decorative seam as shown in FIG. 1 , that is sewn from the first surface 58 , or A-face, of the first trim member. Sewing the central region 78 and forming the fifth seam 112 is performed subsequent to sewing the first and second end regions 74 , 76 and forming the third and fourth seams 108 , 110 .
- the fifth seam 112 extends substantially transversely to the third and fourth seams 108 , 110 .
- the fifth seam 112 extends generally parallel to the first and second seams 104 , 106 .
- substantially means within five degrees or ten degrees more or less than the desired orientation.
- the first and second side regions 70 , 72 of the second trim member 52 are then sewn to one another to form a sixth seam 114 .
- the sixth seam 114 may extend from the first end region 74 to the second end region 76 of the second trim member.
- the sixth seam 114 may be sewn adjacent to the first and second folds 100 , 102 of the second trim member.
- the sixth seam 114 is spaced apart from the fifth seam 112 , and is sewn subsequent to the fifth seam 112 .
- the sixth seam 114 extends through multiple layers of the second trim member 52 only.
- the fifth and sixth seams 112 , 114 may be substantially parallel to one another.
- the first and second folds 100 , 102 (or first and second hems), as well as the first and second seams 104 , 106 and sixth seam 114 provide support and strength for the second trim member 52 with respect to a fastener, such as a hog ring to provide resistance against pulling or tearing.
- the first and second side regions 70 , 72 are therefore connected to one another and extend away from the first trim member 50 .
- the first, second, third, and fourth series of apertures 90 , 92 , 94 , 96 are positioned to align with one another as is shown in FIG. 6 .
- the trim assembly 30 is connected to a seat member, such as the cushion 20 and seat member 14 shown in FIG. 2 .
- the first and second side regions 70 , 72 of the second trim member extend outwardly from the first trim member 50 and are positioned into or received by one of the grooves 24 defined by a vehicle seat member.
- the first and second side regions 70 , 72 are then connected to the vehicle seat member 14 to locate and retain the trim assembly 30 and first trim member 50 relative to the vehicle seat member.
- the second trim member 52 has been located relative to the first trim member 50 and any patterns associated therewith, the pattern on the first surface 58 of the first trim member and fifth, decorative seam 112 are aligned with the contour of the trim assembly 30 when it is connected to the groove 24 .
- the vehicle seat assembly 10 further comprises a series of fasteners, each fastener extending through the seat member 14 and through respective apertures of the series of apertures 90 , 92 , 94 , 96 to connect the second trim member 52 to the seat member at the groove 24 .
- the first, second, third, and fourth series of apertures 90 , 92 , 94 , 96 are sized to receive the series of fasteners to connect the second trim member 52 to an underlying support surface of a seat.
- the series of fasteners further comprises rings, such as hog rings. In other examples, other fasteners may likewise be used with the apertures.
- the second trim member 52 is provided without the series of apertures 90 , 92 , 94 , 96 .
- the first side region and/or the second side region of the second trim member 52 is provided with one of a hook fastener and a loop fastener.
- the groove 24 of the seat member is provided with the other of the hook fastener and the loop fastener positioned within the groove. The hook fastener cooperating with the loop fastener to connect side regions of the second trim member 52 to the cushion 20 , and secure the trim assembly 30 to the seat member 14 .
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- Various embodiments relate to a trim assembly for a vehicle seat assembly, and a method of forming the trim assembly.
- A vehicle seat assembly may be provided with a trim assembly. Examples of a trim assembly and vehicle seat assembly may be found in U.S. Patent Publication No. 2016/0031350 A1, U.S. Patent Publication No. 2019/0135147 A1, and U.S. Patent Publication No. 2012/0133194 A1.
- In an embodiment, a vehicle seat assembly is provided with a seat member with a seating surface, and the seating surface defining a groove extending thereacross. A first trim member has a first edge and a second edge opposite to the first edge, and a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The first surface extends between the first and second edges, and the second surface in contact with the seat member. A second trim member has a first side region and a second side region each extending from a first end region to a second end region of the second trim member. The first end region is connected adjacent to the first edge of the first trim member, and the second end region is connected adjacent to the second edge of the first trim member. The second trim member has a central region positioned between the first and second side regions, and the central region of the second trim member is connected to the second surface of the first trim member via a first seam extending from the first end region to the second end region of the second trim member. The first and second side regions of the second trim member are connected to one another and extend away from the first trim member. The first and second side regions of the second trim member are received into the groove and are connected to the seat member.
- In a further embodiment, the first side region of the second trim member defines a first series of apertures spaced apart from one another and extending from the first end region to the second end region of the second trim member. The second side region of the second trim member defines a second series of apertures spaced apart from one another and extending from the first end region to the second end region of the second trim member. The second series of apertures are aligned with the first series of apertures. The vehicle seat assembly has a series of fasteners, with each fastener extending through the seat member and through respective apertures of the first and second series of apertures to connect the second trim member to the seat member.
- In a yet further embodiment, the series of fasteners include rings.
- In another further embodiment, the first side region of the second trim member is provided with one of a hook fastener and a loop fastener. The seating surface of the seat member is provided with the other of the hook fastener and the loop fastener positioned within the groove. The hook fastener cooperates with the loop fastener to connect the second trim member to the seat member.
- In another embodiment, a trim cover assembly is provided with a first trim member having a first edge and a second edge opposite to the first edge, and a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The first surface extends between the first and second edges and forms a seating surface. A second trim member for connection to a vehicle seat member is provided and has a first side region and a second side region opposite thereto. The first and second side regions each extend between a first end region and a second end region of the second trim member. The first end region is connected adjacent to the first edge of the first trim member, and the second end region is connected adjacent to the second edge of the first trim member. A central region of the second trim member is connected to the second surface of the first trim member via a first seam extending from the first end region to the second end region of the second trim member. The central region of the second trim member is positioned between the first and second side regions of the second trim member.
- In a further embodiment, the first and second side regions of the trim assembly are connected to one another and extend away from the first trim member.
- In another further embodiment, the first end region is connected adjacent to the first edge via a second seam, and the second end region is connected adjacent to the second edge via a third seam. The first seam extends substantially transversely to the second and third seams.
- In a further embodiment, the first side region defines a first edge of the second trim member, and the first edge is positioned adjacent to the central region to form a first fold. The second side region defines a second edge of the second trim member, and the second edge is positioned adjacent to the central region to form a second fold.
- In a yet further embodiment, the second trim member defines a first slit and a second slit extending inwardly from the first and second end regions, respectively. The first and second slits are positioned between the central region and the first edge, and are positioned to locate the first fold.
- In another yet further embodiment, the first fold has a second seam extending from the first end region to the second end region of the second trim member to retain the first fold. The second fold has a third seam extending from the first end region to the second end region of the second trim member to retain the second fold.
- In a yet further embodiment, the first fold and the second fold are connected to one another via a second seam extending through the first trim member adjacent to the first and second folds.
- In another further embodiment, the first side region defines a first series of apertures spaced apart from one another, and the second side region defines a second series of apertures spaced apart from one another. The first and second series of apertures are positioned to align with one another, and are sized to receive a series of fasteners to connect the second trim member to an underlying support surface of a seat.
- In a further embodiment, the first and second edges of the first trim member form one of a pair of opposed notches and a pair of opposed tabs, respectively. The first and second end regions of the second trim member form the other of the pair of opposed notches and the pair of opposed tabs, respectively. The pair of opposed notches and the pair of opposed tabs cooperate with one another to locate the second trim member relative to the first trim member when connecting the second trim member to the first trim member.
- In another further embodiment, the second trim member is formed from a non-woven fabric.
- In an embodiment, a method of assembling a trim cover is provided. A first trim member is provided and has a first edge and a second edge opposite to the first edge, and a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The first surface extends between the first and second edges to form a seating surface. A second trim member is provided and has a first side region and a second side region each extending from a first end region to a second end region of the second trim member. The second trim member is arranged on the second surface of the first trim member. The first end region of the second trim member is attached adjacent to the first edge of the first trim member from the second surface of the first trim member. The second end region of the second trim member is attached adjacent to the second edge of the first trim member from the second surface of the first trim member. A central region of the second trim member is sewed to the first trim member from the first surface of the first trim member such that a first seam extends from the first end region to the second end region. The central region is positioned between the first and second side regions such that the first and second side regions extend away from the first trim member. The central region is sewed subsequent to attaching the first and second end regions.
- In a further embodiment, attaching the first side region to the second side region includes sewing a second seam extending from the first end region to the second end region of the second trim member. The second seam is spaced apart from the first seam, and the second seam is formed subsequent to the first seam.
- In another further embodiment, the first side region is folded such that an edge associated with the first side region is adjacent to the central region. The first side region is sewed to itself to retain the fold in the first side region. The second side region is folded such that an edge associated with the second side region is adjacent to the central region. The second side region is sewed to itself to retain the fold in the second side region.
- In a yet further embodiment, a first slit and a second slit are formed at the first and second end regions of the second trim member, respectively. A third slit and a fourth slit are formed at the first and second end regions of the second trim member, respectively. The first side region is folded at the first and second slits such that a first series of apertures and a second series of apertures extending through the first side region are aligned with one another. The second side region is folded at the third and fourth slits such that a third series of apertures and a fourth series of apertures extending through the first side region are aligned with one another.
- In a further embodiment, arranging the second trim member on the second surface of the first trim member includes positioning a pair of opposed tabs formed by one of the first and second trim members into a pair of opposed notches formed by the other of the first and second trim members to locate the second trim member relative to the first trim member. The second trim member is arranged prior to sewing the first and second end regions and the central region.
- In another further embodiment, the first and second side regions are positioned into a groove defined by a vehicle seat member. The first and second side regions are fastened to the vehicle seat member to locate and retain the first trim member relative to the vehicle seat member.
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FIG. 1 illustrates a front perspective view of a vehicle seat assembly with a trim assembly and a first trim member according to an embodiment; -
FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of a seat member of the vehicle seat assembly ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of a second trim member for use with the trim assembly ofFIG. 1 according to an embodiment; -
FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of the second trim member ofFIG. 3 prior to assembly to the first trim member; -
FIG. 5 illustrates a rear perspective view of the trim assembly ofFIG. 1 with the second trim member attached to the first trim member; and -
FIG. 6 illustrates another rear perspective view of the trim assembly ofFIG. 1 with the second trim member attached to the first trim member. - As required, detailed embodiments of the present invention are disclosed herein; however, it is to be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely examples and may be embodied in various and alternative forms. The figures are not necessarily to scale; some features may be exaggerated or minimized to show details of particular components. Therefore, specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to variously employ the present disclosure.
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FIGS. 1-2 illustrates avehicle seat assembly 10 with first andsecond seat members seat base 12 and a seat back 14, respectively, that cooperate to form aseating surface 16 for a vehicle occupant. Thevehicle seat assembly 10 ofFIG. 1 is illustrated as being covered withtrim 18.FIG. 2 illustrates the seat member or seat back 14 ofFIG. 1 as being uncovered or withouttrim 18. Each of theseat members - As shown in
FIG. 2 , eachseat member grooves 22 extending on the seating surface side of the cushion and seat member. In one example, and as shown, one or more of thegrooves 24 may extend transversely across the seat member. - The trim covering 18 may be provided by one or more assemblies or pieces that are attached to the underlying seat member using fastener(s). The trim assemblies may be fastened or anchored to the vehicle seat member into the
grooves 22 using the fasteners. The fasteners may be provided by rings, hook and look fasteners, clip or push in fasteners, and the like. - The disclosed
trim assembly 30 and method may be used with a seat back 14, aseat base 12 or both. For simplicity, a trim assembly and a method associated with the trim assembly is described with respect to use with a seat back 14 by way of example; however, the trim assembly and method may likewise be applied to use with aseat base 12, with a seat back and base in combination, or with another vehicle component or other seating device requiring a trim cover. - A
trim cover assembly 30 may be provided as a panel for use with the vehicle seat assembly and as a part of theoverall trim 18. In the example described herein, thetrim cover assembly 30 forms the trim and seating surface for thecentral region 32 of the seat back 14. As such, thetrim assembly 30 may extend over one ormore grooves 24 in the seat member. Thesegrooves 24 are used to anchor thetrim assembly 30 to theunderlying seat member 14 and prevent sagging, bagginess, or the like of thetrim assembly 30 as it extends over a large surface area. In some examples, and as shown herein, theseating surface 40 of thetrim assembly 30 may be provided with a pattern. In the example shown, the pattern is provided with linear elements such as stripes or lines that extend transversely across theseating surface 40, and it is desirable to have these linear elements aligned with theunderlying grooves 24 to provide an improved aesthetic appearance for theseat assembly 10. Conventional methods of attaching thetrim assembly 30 to theseat member 14 may be difficult to provide such an alignment. - Referring to
FIGS. 1 and 3-6 , thetrim cover assembly 30 has afirst trim member 50 and asecond trim member 52. The first andsecond trim members first trim member 50 is formed from a woven pattern or piece of fabric, and thesecond trim member 52 is formed from a non-woven pattern or piece of fabric. In other examples, and purposes of the disclosure, the first and/orsecond trim members - The
first trim member 50 is indicated by the outline as shown inFIG. 1 . Thefirst trim member 50 has afirst edge 54 and asecond edge 56 opposite to the first edge. The first trim member has afirst surface 58 and asecond surface 60 opposite to the first surface. Thefirst surface 58 extends between the first andsecond edges surface 40 with the pattern as shown inFIG. 1 . Thesecond surface 60 is in contact with the underlying seat member and cushion 20. - As shown in
FIG. 1 , thefirst surface 58 of thefirst trim member 50 provides an outer face or A-face facing the vehicle occupant and for use as aseating surface 40. Thesecond surface 60 of thefirst trim member 50 is shown inFIGS. 5-6 and provides an inner face or B-face facing away from the vehicle occupant. - The
first trim member 50 may be provided with a pair ofopposed notches 62 that extend inwardly from the first andsecond edges FIG. 5 . In other examples, thefirst trim member 50 may alternatively be provided with a pair of opposed tabs or other locating features extending from the first andsecond edges - Referring to
FIG. 3 , thesecond trim member 52 has afirst side region 70 and asecond side region 72. Eachside region first end region 74 to asecond end region 76 of the second trim member. Thesecond trim member 52 has acentral region 78 positioned between the first andsecond side regions first end region 74 to thesecond end region 76. - The
first side region 70 extends outwardly from thecentral region 78 to afirst edge 80 of the second trim member. Thesecond side region 72 extends outwardly from thecentral region 78 to asecond edge 82 of the second trim member. - The
second trim member 52 has a pair ofopposed tabs 84 extending outwardly from the first andsecond end regions second trim member 52 may alternatively be provided with a pair of opposed notches or other locating features at the first and second end regions. Thetabs 84 on thesecond trim member 52 are used to align thesecond trim member 52 relative to thefirst trim member 50, e.g. when sewing or fastening the second trim member to the first trim member. For example, thesecond trim member 52 may be attached or sewn blind to thefirst trim member 50, and thetabs 84 allow for the axis to be maintained while avoiding or minimizing skew or deviation in the seam. Furthermore, thetabs 84 may be aligned with or otherwise linked to either end of the transverse groove on the underlying cushion. For example, the groove on the cushion may have a filled or other terminating region at each end, and thetabs 84 may be aligned or linked with the ends of the associated groove. - The
second trim member 52 has a first pair of slits and a second pair ofslits slits 86 is defined by thefirst side region 70 and extend inwardly from the first andsecond end regions slits 86 is positioned between thecentral region 78 and thefirst edge 80 of the second trim member. The second pair ofslits 88 is defined by thesecond side region 72 and extend inwardly from the first andsecond end regions slits 88 is positioned between thecentral region 78 and thesecond edge 82 of the second trim member. - In one example, and as shown, the
first side region 70 of the second trim member defines a first series ofapertures 90 and a second series ofapertures 92 spaced apart from one another and extending from thefirst end region 74 to thesecond end region 76 of the second trim member. Thesecond side region 72 of the second trim member defines a third series ofapertures 94 and a fourth series ofapertures 96 spaced apart from one another and extending from thefirst end region 74 to thesecond end region 76 of the second trim member. The first, second, third and fourth series ofapertures second trim member 52 and are aligned with one another. - A method according to the present disclosure is provided to assemble the
second trim member 52 to thefirst trim member 50 and form atrim assembly 30. The method may additionally include connecting or attaching thetrim assembly 30 to a seat member, such as aseat member - In a first step, a first trim member is provided, and in the present example, is the
first trim member 50 as is shown inFIGS. 1, 5, and 6 . In a second step, a second trim member is provided, and in the present example, is thesecond trim member 52 as is shown inFIG. 3 . - With respect to
FIG. 4 , in a third step, thefirst side region 70 of the second trim member is folded at the first pair ofslits 86 to form afirst fold 100 with thefirst edge 80 of the second trim member positioned adjacent to thecentral region 78. The first pair ofslits 86 are positioned and located to locate thefirst fold 100. As such, the first and second series ofapertures - The
second side region 72 of the second trim member is folded at the second pair ofslits 88 to form asecond fold 102 with thesecond edge 82 of the second trim member positioned adjacent to thecentral region 78. The second pair ofslits 88 are positioned and located to locate thesecond fold 102. As such, the third and fourth series ofapertures - In a fourth step, a
first seam 104 is sewed adjacent to thefirst fold 100 with thefirst side region 70 sewn to itself. Thefirst seam 104 extends from thefirst end region 74 to thesecond end region 76 of the second trim member to retain thefirst fold 100. Thefirst seam 104 may be positioned between thefirst fold 100 and the first and second series ofapertures seam 104 therefore creates thefirst fold 100 as a hem, which additionally provides additional material or reinforcement for thesecond trim member 52. - A
second seam 106 is sewed adjacent to thesecond fold 102 with thesecond side region 72 sewn to itself. Thesecond seam 106 extends from thefirst end region 74 to thesecond end region 76 of the second trim member to retain thesecond fold 102. Thesecond seam 106 may be positioned between thesecond fold 102 and the third and fourth series ofapertures seam 106 therefore creates thesecond fold 102 as a hem, which additionally provides additional material or reinforcement for thesecond trim member 52. - Referring to
FIG. 5 , in a fifth step, thesecond trim member 52 is arranged or positioned on thefirst trim member 50. Thesecond trim member 52 is arranged or positioned on thesecond surface 60, or B-face, of thefirst trim member 50. The second surface of thesecond trim member 52 is placed in contact with thesecond surface 60 of thefirst trim member 50. Thesecond trim member 52 is arranged after folding and sewing the first andsecond seams tabs 84 on thesecond trim member 52 cooperate with the pair ofnotches 62 on thefirst trim member 50 to position or locate the second trim member relative to the first trim member. The pair oftabs 84 are positioned into the pair ofnotches 62. The pair ofnotches 62 may be aligned or located relative to a pattern on thefirst surface 58 of the first trim member, and may also be located based on a corresponding location of agroove 24 of a seat member intended for use with the trim assembly. - In a sixth step, the
first end region 74 of the second trim member is sewed or otherwise connected to thefirst trim member 50 at a location adjacent to thefirst edge 54 of the first trim member. Thefirst end region 74 is sewn or otherwise attached to thefirst trim member 50 from thesecond surface 60 of the first trim member to form athird seam 108 as is shown inFIG. 5 . By sewing thethird seam 108 from thesecond surface 60 of thefirst trim member 50, a sewing needle enters the second andfirst trim members second surface 60 of thefirst trim member 50 to begin theseam 108, e.g. thesecond trim member 52 is positioned between thefirst trim member 50 and the needle before the needle enters thetrim members seam 108 is sewn. - The
second end region 76 of the second trim member is sewed or otherwise connected tofirst trim member 50 at a location adjacent to thesecond edge 56 of the first trim member. Thesecond end region 76 is sewn or otherwise attached to thefirst trim member 50 from thesecond surface 60 of the first trim member to form afourth seam 110 as is shown inFIG. 5 . By sewing thefourth seam 110 from thesecond surface 60 of thefirst trim member 50, a sewing needle enters the second andfirst trim members second surface 60 of thefirst trim member 50 to begin theseam 110, e.g. thesecond trim member 52 is positioned between thefirst trim member 50 and the needle before the needle enters the first andsecond trim members seam 110 is sewn. - Arranging the
second trim member 52 is performed prior to sewing the first and second end regions of the second trim member to the first trim member and forming the third andfourth seams - In a seventh step, the
first trim member 50 andsecond trim member 52 are then turned over such that thefirst surface 58 is facing upwards as shown inFIG. 1 , and thecentral region 78 of thesecond trim member 52 is sewed or otherwise connected to thefirst trim member 50 from thefirst surface 58 of thefirst trim member 50 from this orientation via afifth seam 112. By sewing thefifth seam 112 from thefirst surface 58 of thefirst trim member 50, a sewing needle enters the first andsecond trim members first surface 58 of thefirst trim member 50 to begin theseam 112, e.g. thefirst trim member 50 is positioned between thesecond trim member 52 and the needle before the needle enters thetrim members seam 112 is sewn. - The first and
second side regions first trim member 50 to separate free ends ending in thefolds - Sewing the
central region 78 forms thefifth seam 112, such as decorative seam as shown inFIG. 1 , that extends from thefirst end region 74 to thesecond end region 76 of thesecond trim member 52 and also across thefirst trim member 50. Thedecorative seam 112 may therefore be aligned with the pattern on thefirst surface 58 of the first trim member. Therefore, thefifth seam 112 may be provided as a decorative seam as shown inFIG. 1 , that is sewn from thefirst surface 58, or A-face, of the first trim member. Sewing thecentral region 78 and forming thefifth seam 112 is performed subsequent to sewing the first andsecond end regions fourth seams - As shown in
FIG. 5 , and according to one non-limiting example, thefifth seam 112 extends substantially transversely to the third andfourth seams fifth seam 112 extends generally parallel to the first andsecond seams - As shown in
FIG. 6 , in an eighth step, the first andsecond side regions second trim member 52 are then sewn to one another to form asixth seam 114. Thesixth seam 114 may extend from thefirst end region 74 to thesecond end region 76 of the second trim member. Thesixth seam 114 may be sewn adjacent to the first andsecond folds - The
sixth seam 114 is spaced apart from thefifth seam 112, and is sewn subsequent to thefifth seam 112. Thesixth seam 114 extends through multiple layers of thesecond trim member 52 only. The fifth andsixth seams second folds 100, 102 (or first and second hems), as well as the first andsecond seams sixth seam 114 provide support and strength for thesecond trim member 52 with respect to a fastener, such as a hog ring to provide resistance against pulling or tearing. - The first and
second side regions first trim member 50. The first, second, third, and fourth series ofapertures FIG. 6 . - In a ninth step, the
trim assembly 30 is connected to a seat member, such as the cushion 20 andseat member 14 shown inFIG. 2 . The first andsecond side regions first trim member 50 and are positioned into or received by one of thegrooves 24 defined by a vehicle seat member. The first andsecond side regions vehicle seat member 14 to locate and retain thetrim assembly 30 andfirst trim member 50 relative to the vehicle seat member. As thesecond trim member 52 has been located relative to thefirst trim member 50 and any patterns associated therewith, the pattern on thefirst surface 58 of the first trim member and fifth,decorative seam 112 are aligned with the contour of thetrim assembly 30 when it is connected to thegroove 24. - In one example, the
vehicle seat assembly 10 further comprises a series of fasteners, each fastener extending through theseat member 14 and through respective apertures of the series ofapertures second trim member 52 to the seat member at thegroove 24. The first, second, third, and fourth series ofapertures second trim member 52 to an underlying support surface of a seat. - In one example, the series of fasteners further comprises rings, such as hog rings. In other examples, other fasteners may likewise be used with the apertures.
- In another example, the
second trim member 52 is provided without the series ofapertures second trim member 52 is provided with one of a hook fastener and a loop fastener. Thegroove 24 of the seat member is provided with the other of the hook fastener and the loop fastener positioned within the groove. The hook fastener cooperating with the loop fastener to connect side regions of thesecond trim member 52 to the cushion 20, and secure thetrim assembly 30 to theseat member 14. - While exemplary embodiments are described above, it is not intended that these embodiments describe all possible forms of the disclosure and invention. Rather, the words used in the specification are words of description rather than limitation, and it is understood that various changes may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure. Additionally, the features of various implementing embodiments may be combined to form further embodiments of the invention.
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